Please note that the expressions of interest for two advertised language teacher roles at Gosford High School in 2019 close tomorrow, 5pm Friday 7 December as originally advertised. The date given in yesterday’s TeachNSW Jobfeed is incorrect.

Correct information:

Temporary positions available – Gosford High SchoolGosford High School is seeking expressions of interest from teachers for two positions for Term 1 2019, commencing on 29 January 2019, with the possibility of an extension. The positions available are as follows:- 1 language teacher who is qualified to teach French and Japanese for Years 8-12

- 1 language teacher who is qualified to teach French and German for Years 8-12 (including German Beginners).

The selection criteria for the position is as follows:- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively as an effective team member.- Capacity to deliver effective, engaging and differentiated teaching programs that cater to the needs of gifted and talented students in Stages 4-6.- Demonstrated capacity to engage students in learning through effective teaching, learning and assessment practices.

Should you wish to apply for the positions, please complete the EOI attached, addressing the selection criteria. Please note that one of the referees listed must be the applicant's current principal. The expression of interest should not exceed 2 A4 pages and requires the signature of the applicant's current principal or supervisor, if the applicant is currently non-school-based staff.

Please submit your EOI to Adrienne Scalese, Relieving Principal, by no later than 5pm on 7 December 2018.

Expressions of interest are invited from experienced teachers/head teachers of Stage 6 Extension language courses who would like to develop the support materials. Each language-specific writing team will consist of up to 3 teachers.

Successful applicants will be required to attend training and/or writing days at our offices in Darlinghurst for up to 5 days. The writing teams will commence early Term 1 2019.

The Languages and Culture team will provide release to attend training and/or writing days. Travel and accommodation costs may also be reimbursed, if required.

This project will provide teachers with the opportunity to develop their capacity as a curriculum leader and may be used as evidence for higher levels of accreditation.

Statement of duties of language-specific writers:

- commit to develop high quality resources and support materials for the new Stage 6 Extension course prescriptions within set timeframes

- collaborate both face-to-face and virtually with other language-specific writers in their teams

- commit to participate in up to 5 days of writing.

Selection criteria:

- language teacher or executive member (with language-teaching background) at a NSW public secondary school – permanent or temporary

- capacity to develop and design high-quality resources and support materials

- demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative team.

All applications require the endorsement of the applicant’s current principal. Please complete the attached form, including the selection criteria, and email as a PDF to Maxine Acosta by 5pm Wednesday 12 December 2018.

The language-specific writing teams will consist of up to 3 teachers for each of the following languages:

- Chinese

- French

- German

- Indonesian

- Italian

- Japanese

- Korean

- Spanish.

Language-specific writers require expertise in the target language and be experienced in programming for Stages 4 and 5.

In addition, applicants must have attended one ofourLanguages K-10 Framework and Syllabus Familiarisation and Planning Workshops 2018.

Teachers from all areas of NSW are encouraged to apply. To be eligible, teachers must be permanent or temporary in a NSW public secondary school.

Successful applicants will be required to attend training and/or writing days at our offices in Darlinghurst for up to 5 days. The location is negotiable after the first day of training.

​The positions will commence mid-late Term 3.

The Languages and Culture team will provide release to attend training and/or writing days. Travel and accommodation costs may also be reimbursed, if required.

Selection criteria (to be addressed in a statement of claim, not exceeding one A4 page):

- language teacher or executive member (with language-teaching background) at a NSW public secondary school – permanent or temporary

- capacity to develop and design high-quality resources and support material to support the implementation of the new K-10 language syllabuses

- demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative team

- comprehensive knowledge of the relevant new syllabus document, including participation at a syllabus familiarisation and planning workshop (please indicate date and venue in your application).

All applications require the endorsement of the applicant’s current principal. Please attach one A4 page addressing the selection criteria to the expression of interest form, and email as a PDF to maxine.acosta4@det.nsw.edu.au by 5pm Friday 31 August 2018.

The language-specific writing teams will consist of up to 3 teachers for each of the following languages:

- Chinese

- French

- German

- Indonesian

- Italian

- Japanese

- Korean

- Spanish.

Language-specific writers require expertise in the target language and be experienced in programming for Stages 4 and 5.

In addition, applicants must have attended one ofourLanguages K-10 Framework and Syllabus Familiarisation and Planning Workshops 2018.

Teachers from all areas of NSW are encouraged to apply. To be eligible, teachers must be permanent or temporary in a NSW public secondary school.

Successful applicants will be required to attend training and/or writing days at our offices in Darlinghurst for up to 5 days. The location is negotiable after the first day of training.

​The positions will commence mid-late Term 3.

The Languages and Culture team will provide release to attend training and/or writing days. Travel and accommodation costs may also be reimbursed, if required.

Selection criteria (to be addressed in a statement of claim, not exceeding one A4 page):

- language teacher or executive member (with language-teaching background) at a NSW public secondary school – permanent or temporary

- capacity to develop and design high-quality resources and support material to support the implementation of the new K-10 language syllabuses

- demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative team

- comprehensive knowledge of the relevant new syllabus document, including participation at a syllabus familiarisation and planning workshop (please indicate date and venue in your application).

All applications require the endorsement of the applicant’s current principal. Please attach one A4 page addressing the selection criteria to the expression of interest form, and email as a PDF to maxine.acosta4@det.nsw.edu.au by 5pm Friday 31 August 2018.

A friendly reminder that the Languages and Culture team (Secondary Education) is seeking language teachers from NSW public schools to co-present a games workshop as part of our Preservice Language Teachers’ Program.

The workshop is scheduled for Monday 18 June 2018, 12:30-4pm and is for preservice language teachers 7-12.

Successful applicants will be funded for two days’ release from their schools – one day to prepare, and one day to present at the workshop. Travel and accommodation will also be reimbursed, if required.

Expressions of interest will be considered based on the alignment to the workshop theme. See attached form for further details. Applications are due by 5pm on Monday 7 May 2018.

Expressions of interest are invited from DoE secondary teachers of languages interested in acting in the position of Language Officer (position no. 192611, SEO1) for one day/week (Fridays).

The position is based at Oxford Street, Darlinghurst.

The key deliverables of the position include supporting the implementation of new K–10 language syllabuses, facilitating registered, online professional learning and providing advice to senior officers on issues related to languages curriculum.

The attached expression of interest form, as well as two pages (maximum) addressing the selection criteria below, should be emailed to Elisabeth Robertson, Coordinator, Languages and Culture at elisabeth.robertson@det.nsw.edu.au by 5pm, Friday 2 March 2018.

The Languages and Culture team is seeking experienced teachers of languages 7–12 to establish new networks across NSW. Networks facilitate the sharing of expertise, knowledge and resources between colleagues and with other network groups.

We are seeking network leaders for the following areas:

- Lower North Coast/Port Macquarie

- Far North Coast/Ballina

- South Coast NSW (Nowra to Bega).

Teachers of languages, including Head Teachers, who would like to support the Language Teacher Network project, are invited to submit an expression of interest. This is an excellent leadership opportunity for language teachers who are possibly considering higher accreditation in the future.

Successful applicants will receive one day's relief per term until the end of 2018, in order to plan meetings and organise professional learning.

There will also be an initial orientation day in Term 1 2018, to provide training in MyPL, Adobe Connect and other relevant platforms. Reimbursement for travel and accommodation costs for non-metropolitan teachers is available to attend the orientation day.

Networks facilitate the sharing of expertise, knowledge and resources between colleagues and with other network groups.

​All expressions of interest require the signature of the applicant’s principal. Please email the completed form (below) as a scanned PDF to darlene.knowles@det.nsw.edu.au by Friday 9 February 2018.

The NSW Department of Education's Languages and Culture team invites expressions of interest from early career secondary teachers of languages (Years 7-12) who are interested in being mentored through the Virtual Languages Mentoring Network (VLMN) in 2018.

The Virtual Languages Mentoring Network supports the wellbeing and professional growth of early career languages teachers.

The VLMN program:

- provides early career languages teachers with an experienced, language-specific teacher mentor

- supports the development of trusting, productive and mutually beneficial professional relationships

- encourages critical conversations and self-reflection

- develops the professionalism of teachers as they work toward best practice and accreditation

- provides high quality, relevant and evidence-based professional learning

- develops and supports robust professional networks

- promotes teacher wellbeing and work-life balance

- fosters a growth mindset.

We have five places available in 2018. The languages available are:

- French

- German

- Spanish.

Teachers of Aboriginal Languages are also encouraged to apply.

If you teach a language not listed above, please contact the program manager to discuss joining the program in 2019.

- All participants are committed to meeting timelines for communication and deliverables.

Selection criteriaWe are looking for participants who will commit to the program, and commit to growing as teaching professionals. If you feel like you have a lot to learn, would like to connect with more experienced colleagues, want to build your confidence and skills as a professional, and are enthusiastic and open, we would like to hear from you.

At the time of application you must:- be an employee of the NSW Department of Education, in your first three years of teaching in a metropolitan or outer metropolitan school, or first five years of teaching in a rural/remote school- have a permanent or long-term temporary (4 terms +) appointment- teach at least 50% of a full time load in languages.

All expressions of interest must be endorsed by the applicant’s current principal. The program guidelines are attached for the information of applicants and their principals.

If you are interested in becoming part of the Virtual Languages Mentoring Network, please complete the attached EOI form, and include a brief statement supporting your application (no more than one A4 page). Email your endorsed application as a PDF to the program manager, Michelle Walls by 5pm on Friday, 16 February 2018 (Week 3).

ALL: Please bring this opportunity to the attention of any early career languages teacher who could benefit from this mentoring program.